One of the most accomplished offensive linemen in Ohio State history is hanging ’em up.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Bill Price announced that he is retiring from the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2018 first-round pick said that his retirement comes as the result of a “terrifying” blood clot he suffered from in April.
Price wrote:
“In the blink of an eye, everything can be taken away. On April 24th I had emergency pulmonary embolism surgery to remove a saddle clot that was entering both of my lungs. As a healthy 29 year old, an unprovoked pulmonary embolism with no further medical explanation is terrifying. I am truly thankful to be alive today. Unfortunately, I will be retiring from the NFL as the risk of an internal bleed while on blood thinners creates tremendous risk.
“I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have played in some of the greatest atmospheres around the world. I am thankful to have trained and played alongside men who will continue to make Pro Bowls, All Pro Rosters and Hall of Fame recognitions.
“To my wife: this career would not have been possible without your continued love and support. The sacrifices you have made over the course of my career do not go unnoticed. I cannot wait to navigate the next chapter in life with you as we continue to grow our family.”
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A four-star defensive tackle prospect coming out of Austintown Fitch High School, Price opted to spend his college career at Ohio State, where he converted to the Buckeyes’ offensive line. After redshirting as a freshman in 2013, he started at right guard for Ohio State during its run to the 2015 College Football Playoff championship as a redshirt freshman.
Price continued to start at guard for the Buckeyes in the 2015 and 2016 seasons before converting to center ahead of his senior season in 2017. He proceeded to win the Rimington Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s top center before being selected by the Bengals in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Despite his stellar college career, Price failed to find similar success in the NFL, spending time with the Bengals, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys organizations. His most recent NFL regular-season action came in 2022, when he started in 11 games for the Cardinals.
